Welcome to WCBA

Welcome to the Will County Bar Association's website. The WCBA is a non-profit professional organization dedicated to serving and supporting the legal community. The WCBA is committed to providing education, professional development, and service programs for its 500+ members, the legal profession as well as the local community.

WCBA Objectives

To maintain the honor and dignity of the profession of law

To promote an understanding of the law and its application in the community

To advance the due administration of justice

To support the ability of the Bar to provide for public service

The WCBA also assists the local community and greater Chicago area through an active Lawyer Referral Service and backs the legal aid program encouraging its members to provide Pro Bono services for those in need. Click here to request a Lawyer Referral.

The Will County Bar Association is governed by a Board of Directors elected by the Association’s members and maintains a professional staff committed to the ongoing support of the association and its members.

Mentoring Program

The Bar is once again sponsoring a Mentoring Program, which is free of charge and offers CLE credit. The program matches recently licensed attorneys with experienced attorneys practicing in Will County. This year-long program is designed to elevate the competence, professionalism, and success of new lawyers. We will hold the Mentoring Program orientation on April 16, 2018 at Noon and invite you to participate. (Location to be determined)

Applications for mentors and mentees can be accessed now. Registration must be completed online at www.2civility.org/programs/mentoring/. Once you are on the main page, click on "Registration & Agreement" on the left side of the screen to find the registration form. Registration is required by March 31, 2018.

Nominations to the Board of Directors

All WCBA members are invited to submit a letter and/or resume requesting consideration for election to the Will County Bar Association Board of Directors. The new seat will be effective July 1, 2018. Please submit requests by March 31, 2018 either by email at: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or by mail to:

Upcoming Seminar Dates

YOUNG LAWYERS

The Will County Young Lawyers Association is very active and growing. They enjoy helping with community events as well as hosting informal gatherings with special guest speakers. If interested please contact Jake Gancarczyk or Tyler Moore at the firm of Spesia & Taylor by email at: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Court Rules

Will County Local Rules, 12th Judicial Court, revised as of July 1, 2016 version 12. To read the full court rules, Click Here...